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UNICEF Warns of Mounting Polio Risks Amid Afghan Refugee Crisis

UNICEF Warns of Mounting Polio Risks Amid Afghan Refugee Crisis

The return of hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees from neighboring Pakistan has posed a significant challenge to the country’s ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned. Stevan Lauwerier, the head of UNICEF’s polio…
More than 18M Yemenis in dire need of humanitarian assistance, UNICEF says

More than 18M Yemenis in dire need of humanitarian assistance, UNICEF says

The UNICEF has released its regular report on the humanitarian situation in Yemen, highlighting that more than 18M people across the country are estimated to be in dire need of assistance. The report, released on Sunday and examined the situation…
UK rental prices dramatically rising due to record levels of immigration, new analysis says

UK rental prices dramatically rising due to record levels of immigration, new analysis says

Record levels of immigration have significantly contributed to a sharp rise in UK rental prices since the COVID-19 pandemic, with new analysis indicating that immigration accounts for a third of the rent increases observed, The Telegraph reported. In the two…
Pakistan, Taliban border forces reach ceasefire agreement

Pakistan, Taliban border forces reach ceasefire agreement

Pakistani and Taliban border forces have reached to an agreement on a ceasefire following a consultative meeting with tribal elders on Saturday evening, media outlets reported. Fierce lashes between the two sides had continued for five days in parts of Paktia province…
“Who is Hussein?” charity distributes food boxes to deprived families in Mumbai

“Who is Hussein?” charity distributes food boxes to deprived families in Mumbai

The ‘Who is Hussein?’ teach in Mumbai have carried out a humanitarian campaign to help deprived and vulnerable families in the Indian city. The UK-based charity said on its official Facebook account that “Our Mumbai team distributed 313 ration kits…
NASA warns of building-sized asteroid heading towards Earth

NASA warns of building-sized asteroid heading towards Earth

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has warned that a building-sized asteroid is moving at a high speed towards Earth. According to reports, this massive celestial body measures 368 feet in size and is traveling through space at a…
Istanbul’s historic Kariye Mosque reopens after restoration process

Istanbul’s historic Kariye Mosque reopens after restoration process

After serving as a museum for almost 80 years, Istanbul’s historic Kariye Mosque has reopened for worship following an extensive four-year restoration process, TRT World reported. Kariye Mosque, also known as Chora, was originally built in the 4th century during…
Ugandan Forces Capture Senior IS-Linked ADF Rebel Commander in Eastern Congo

Ugandan Forces Capture Senior IS-Linked ADF Rebel Commander in Eastern Congo

The Ugandan military has captured a senior commander of the ISIS-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group in the jungles of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Reuters reported yesterday. The insurgent, identified as Ugandan national Anywari Al Iraq, is an…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his companions die in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his companions die in helicopter crash

Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, died due to a helicopter crash in Warzghan region of East Azerbaijan province. The helicopter carrying the president of Iran, which had gone to the border area to open the Khoda-afrin dam, had…
Over 200 households deported from Pakistan, Iran in past two days

Over 200 households deported from Pakistan, Iran in past two days

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation has reported a sharp increase in the number of families returning to the country from Iran and Pakistan over the past two days, Khaama Press reported. According to official figures, more than 200 families,…
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